Methodology, Interpretation, and Implementation of Soil, Plant, Byproduct, and Water Analyses


The mission of the Southern Extension and Research Activities Information Exchange Group (SERA-IEG-6) is to increase the awareness, understanding, and interpretation of soil, plant, byproduct, and water analyses and their proper application to land and resource management in the Southern USA through unbiased, scientifically sound information. Read more about us and our objectives
Come Join us in West Virginia (or Miss. State) for 2026

Shannon Alford – Chair
Clemson University
Agricultural Service Laboratory
171 Old Cherry Road
Clemson, SC 29634
Office: 864-656-2300
sralfor@clemson.edu
Robert Florence – Vice Chair
University of Tennessee
Soil, Plant and Pest Center
5201 Marchant Drive
Nashville, TN 37211-5112
Office: 615-835-4564
RobertF@utk.edu
Jessica Davis – Secretary
Auburn University
Soil, Forage, & Water Testing Laboratory
5201 Marchant Drive
Auburn, AL
Office: 334-844-3958
jld0084@auburn.edu
J. Mike Phillips – Extension Administrative Advisor
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
jmp0133@auburn.edu
Nathan Slaton – Research Administrative Advisor
University of Arkansas
nslaton@uark.edu